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Windows Hotpatch can download updates without a reboot.

The enterprise-focused feature downloads updates in the background that “become effective immediately upon installation, eliminating the need for a restart.” It’s supposed to pair with Windows Autopatch, a cloud service that automates updates across Windows, Microsoft 365, Edge, and Teams.

Windows Hotpatch is now available in preview to commercial customers.